Course Syllabus

Course Description

Looking for a way to throw a party on a tight budget? Easy crafting and good old creativity can balance the budget and still bring joy to all the little party guests. In the party planning business, there is no right or wrong, only a desire to make your client happy.

This Party Planning course is a helpful tool for you to learn what you need to know to get started in one of today's most popular and lucrative businesses. For those who enjoy creating the life of the party, this course takes you through setting up and running a business, finding clients and planning everything from social events to major corporate events.

Using easy to follow language, this Party Planning course takes you through developing a theme, arranging entertainment, estimating start-up costs and completing a marketing analysis for your business. You'll learn to work with and search out the best photographers, entertainers and performers, caterers, and other vendors who can make or break a party planner's career. You'll understand how to think out of the box and how to gain knowledge of the latest trends in party décor, cocktails and food.

The field of party and event planning has blossomed into one of the nation's top jobs, rating number 39, with a future prediction of double digit growth. Put your people and organizational skills to good use, and become actively involved in the exciting world of party planning.

Completely Online
Self-Paced
Printable Lessons
Full HD Video
6 Months to Complete
24/7 Availability
Start Anytime
PC & Mac Compatible
Android & iOS Friendly
Accredited CEUs

Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

Define the essential personal and professional skills required for successful party planning, such as organizational ability, communication, and adaptability.
Identify and self-assess the characteristics and mindset needed to potentially thrive as a party planner, including creativity, leadership, and resilience.
Demonstrate effective communication skills by creating a detailed event proposal that successfully aligns with the client's vision and requirements.
Define the key stages of the party planning process by outlining specific tasks involved, such as client consultations, budget management, and vendor negotiations.
Develop a detailed business plan that includes an executive summary, market strategies, and financial projections, ensuring alignment with contemporary industry trends.
Define the target market for a party planning business by conducting demographic analysis and utilizing at least two reliable data sources.
Analyze and select appropriate pricing models to effectively align with the complexity and expectations of different client events.
Identify and calculate fixed and variable costs necessary to set profitable pricing for event planning services.
Define a unique selling proposition (USP) for your brand by crafting a one-sentence statement that encapsulates your company’s values and differentiates you from competitors.
Develop a comprehensive marketing plan identifying target audience demographics, utilizing a multichannel approach, and assessing spending to optimize return on investment.
Define the key roles within an event planning team and describe how each contributes to overall event success.
Identify critical questions to evaluate catering service capabilities and explain their significance in choosing the right caterer.
Define the primary legal considerations involved in selecting a business name, including trademark research and intellectual property rights, to prevent future legal conflicts.
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

Assessment Guide

Assessment	Points
Introduce Yourself	2 points
Lesson 1: Is Party Planning For You?	7 points
Lesson 2 Activity	1 points
Lesson 2: Basics of the Party Planing Business	9 points
Lesson 3: Build Your Business Base	10 points
Lesson 4 Activity	1 points
Lesson 4: Show Me The Profit!	9 points
Lesson 5: Marketing Your Services Tracking Your Spending	10 points
Lesson 6: Every Party Planner Needs a Team	9 points
Lesson 7: Legal Issues to Ponder	10 points
Lesson 8: Tapping into Social Events	9 points
Lesson 9: Equipment and Inventory	6 points
Lesson 10 Activity	1 points
Lesson 10: Corporate Events	9 points
Lesson 11 Activity	1 points
Lesson 11: Children's Birthday Parties and Venues	10 points
Lesson 12 Activity	1 points
Lesson 12: Planning The Food and Beverages	9 points
Lesson 13 Activity	1 points
Lesson 13: Party Decor	8 points
Lesson 14: Formulas for Success	9 points
Lesson 15: Education, Training and Evaluations	9 points
The Final Exam	94 points